Saturday, January 27, 2007

Review: Children of Men


In a bleak future where humans are infertile, Theo (Clive Owen) finds hope in a pregnant girl as he tries to lead her safely to The Human Project, an almost mythical gathering of scientists trying to solve the mystery of humans' inability to reproduce.

A stunning, albeit dark and twisted view of the future by Alfonso Cuaron. The awesome performances, intriguing story, and wonderful cinematography make this a great movie. The scenery and dialogue add to the dark grittiness. I am always a fan of movies set in the future. Even movies that seem slightly awkward and staggering.

My favorite parts of the movie:

the future
characters referring to themselves in the third person
coughing strawberry weed
the story

4 out of 5 stars.

Thursday, January 25, 2007

Spiderman 3



Bryce Dallas Howard as Gwen Stacy in Spiderman 3. Isn't she cute? She dies in the comic book so don't hold your breath. Three villains, two girls, one crazy suit. What will Spiderman do? ;)

Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Bizarre Movie Quiz

Name the 2004 movie in which Chronicles of Narnia's Mr. Tumnus (James McAvoy) character's father was played by Lord of the Rings' King Theoden (Bernard Hill).

Update: Wimbledon starring Kirsten Dunst and Paul Bettany.

Wednesday, January 17, 2007

Trailer: Ocean's Thirteen



I enjoyed the first one immensely, the second one somewhat less, the third one... we'll see.

Friday, January 12, 2007

Tuesday, January 09, 2007

Upcoming Movies



Blades of Glory (March 2007) Will Ferrell and Jon Heder star as competing Olympic ice skaters. When they are banned from skating they find a loophole which allows them to compete as a pairs team.

Oh my, Will Ferrell and Jon Heder, watch out.

National Treasure: Book of Secrets (December 2007) Nicholas Cage is back as Benjamin Franklin Gates, treasure hunter/archeologist, who is searching for the truth behind Abraham Lincoln's assassination.

I loved the original, hope this one can stand up to it.

Friday, January 05, 2007

Bizzare Movie Quiz

Name the movie where Kate Winslet (Miss Titanic, largest grossing movie ever made) and Daniel Craig (Mr. James Bond) were love interests.

Update: A Kid in King Arthur's Court

Trailer: The Last Mimzy

Review: A Night at the Museum


Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) takes a night guard position at the Museum of Natural History where after sunset, the exhibits come to life.

Just a fun movie with a lot of laughs and a cute story. I absolutely love the whole premise of this movie, things coming to life at night. The cavemen want fire, the huns are attacking, the lions want to eat you, the small dioramas are trying to invade each other. Enter Jedidiah (Owen Wilson), the cowboy who's at odds with Octavius (Steve Coogan), the Roman. Dick Van Dyke and Mickey Rooney are great as the old night guards, and of course Robin Williams as Teddy Roosevelt is always wonderful. Be sure to catch Brad Garrett as the voice of the Easter Island head.

My favorite parts of the movie:

what comes to life
old night guards
Rexy
Jedidiah and Octavius

5 out of 5 stars.

Thursday, January 04, 2007

Review: We are Marshall


Marshall University's football team's journey to recover after losing most of its players and coaches to a tragic plane crash in 1970.

Excellent movie about real life adversity. Wow, all these true stories are hard to write about. I thought Matthew McConaughy and Matthew Fox who played coaches, Jack Lengyel and Red Dawson, were great. I have heard some critics call it cheesy with all the football cliches, but frankly it was more about the people's struggle than about the football. Plus, what fun would the football scenes be without a little slow-motion tension.

My favorite parts of the movie:

characters
storytelling

4 out of 5 stars.

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